"This week, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani made history by becoming the first Muslim mayor of New York City. His road to victory was anything but smooth. After he secured a historic win in the mayoral primary, he faced a landslide of attacks from across the political spectrum. In the months that followed, the hateful rhetoric from right-wing provocateurs, social media personalities, and even his three opponents mushroomed."
"Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa claimed that Mamdani supports global jihad; independent candidate and former New York governor Andrew Cuomo agreed with a comment that Mamdani would celebrate another 9/11; and outgoing NYC mayor, Eric Adams, who dropped out and endorsed Cuomo, suggested that a Mamdani mayorship would turn New York into Europe, where Islamic extremists are destroying communities."
Islamophobia in the United States has increased sharply over the last three years, with the ISPU Islamophobia Index rising from 25 in 2022 to 33 in 2025 among the general population. The rise occurred across almost all demographic groups and was especially pronounced among white Evangelicals. Zohran Mamdani became the first Muslim mayor of New York City and faced intense anti-Muslim attacks from right-wing figures, social media personalities, and political opponents. Claims included support for global jihad and celebrating 9/11, and suggestions that his mayorship would harm communities. Islamophobia spikes during election campaigns when anti-Muslim rhetoric is used as a political tactic.
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